| ng a car in Dubrovnik allows you to sample not only | | | | separating the island from the mainland. The most |
| the beautiful sights of the city, but also the | | | | popular hotels and beaches are situated at Lapas, as |
| off-the-beaten track hidden delights of the surrounding | | | | well as in Ploce in the northeast. George Bernard |
| countryside. | | | | Shaw is quoted as describing Dubrovnik as |
| Dubrovnik has a fantastic location. Whether | | | | ‘heaven on earth’. |
| you’re looking for fun in the sun or would rather | | | | Eating Out in Dubrovnik: |
| discover fascinating history, you’ll find myriad | | | | Dining out in Dubrovnik allows you to sample the best |
| holiday options in Dubrovnik. The following is a guide to | | | | in international cuisine as well as local favourites. While |
| the best places to visit in Dubrovnik and beyond with | | | | in town, be sure to sample local favourites including spit |
| Dubrovnik car hire. | | | | roasted suckling pig, grilled fish and calamari (pepper |
| Dubrovnik Airport Mini Guide: | | | | flavoured sausage), sarma (meat-stuffed cabbage |
| Dubrovnik Airport is situated 24km to the south of the | | | | leaves) raznici, cevapcici and mixed grill (prosciutto and |
| centre of Dubrovnik. The airport is regarded as the | | | | sheep’s cheese and smoked ham and cottage |
| main gateway into the city centre. | | | | cheese with sour cream and fish stew. |
| Things To See/Do in Dubrovnik: | | | | Day Trips/Events in Dubrovnik: |
| Dubrovnik has emerged as one of Europe’s | | | | Dubrovnik is an excellent place to visit in its own right |
| most desirable destinations, since the turbulent days of | | | | but it also makes for a handy base for excursions all |
| the civil war. Renting a car in Dubrovnik allows you | | | | over southern Dalmatia. The Dubrovnik countryside is |
| explore not only spectacular beaches and beautiful | | | | brimming with small villages all proud keepers of their |
| sea views, but also pretty towns, brimming with original | | | | own unique folklore traditions. A longer drive will take |
| medieval features. | | | | you to Cavtat. Meanwhile a journey to the tip of |
| Summer is an excellent time to visit Dubrovnik, which | | | | Croatia brings you to Mostar in Bosnia-Hercwgovina |
| probably explains why it is the busiest time. Spring | | | | and Montenegro which are fantastic destinations for |
| visitors will find pleasant weather, fewer crowds and | | | | day tours. If you leave the car behind for a while, you |
| much cheaper prices. | | | | can make a trip offshore to Mljet, Lokrum and the |
| The old town dates back to the 7th century and is | | | | Elaphiti Islands of Lopud, Sipan and Kolocep. |
| featured on UNESCO’s World Heritage Sites. | | | | Dubrovnik plays host to a number of events |
| The old town is enclosed by the city walls which were | | | | throughout the calendar year. You may be lucky |
| built in the 13th century. Must-see attractions here | | | | enough to be in own for some of them. Annual |
| include Onofrio’s fountain, located inside the | | | | highlights in Brighton include February’s |
| main entrance to the old city at Pile Gate. The centre | | | | Dubrovnik Carneval, August’s Chamber music |
| of the old town is to be found at Stradrun, which is its | | | | festival and June’s Librtas Film Festival. |
| main street, originally believed to be a channel | | | | |